Bloomfield Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Bloomfield is a locality approximately 1507 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Bloomfield is 4895, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bloomfield has a population of 228 (128 males, 95 females). The median age is 53 years.
The median weekly household income in Bloomfield is $855, with a median personal income of $556 per week.
The median weekly rent is $155 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 87% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (10), United States (7), and New Zealand (5).
71.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bloomfield shows 71 people employed (40 full-time, 28 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 13.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (12), managers (9), and community & personal service (7).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bloomfield has an IRSAD score of 863 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bloomfield covers an area of 805.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Bloomfield sits within the Far North area, part of the broader Queensland - Outback region. It falls under the Douglas local government area.
The federal electorate for Bloomfield is Leichhardt (Rural).
Bloomfield Details
| Postcode | 4895 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 228 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income | $855/week |
| Median Personal Income | $556/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $155 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 805.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 89 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 72.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (21.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -15.9331 |
| Longitude | 145.3414 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1507 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Far North |
| Local Government | Douglas |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 29 (12.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 49 (21.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 86 (37.7%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (21.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (6.3%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (5.8%) |
| Mental Health | 11 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 37 (40.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (29.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 22 (24.2%) |